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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Interpret relevant maritime rules and regulations impacting on vessel operations and personal responsibilities
   • Regulatory requirements for vessel operations and maintenance are followed
2. Duties and responsibilities as the person in charge of a vessel are recognised
3. Relevant Commonwealth, state and territory or local legislation governing the vessel and the passage are identified
4. Organisational procedures relating to the vessel’s safety management system (SMS) are identified
5. Copies of relevant rules and regulations are stored in an accessible location on the vessel according to regulations
6. Ensure continuous validity of vessel certification
   • Certification expiry dates for the vessel, renewal requirements and periodic inspections or extensions are checked to ensure continuous validity
7. Survey items and equipment are tested, checked and maintained according to certificate conditions
8. Arrangements for renewals and surveys are completed in a timely manner and comply with issuing authority requirements
9. Vessel’s documents are completed and any effects of damage and alterations or additions to the vessel or operations are specified according to certification requirements and authority procedures
10. Certificates and documentation are stored in a location on the vessel according to regulations
11. Apply legislative and regulatory requirements to vessel operations and maintenance
    • Regulatory requirements relating to operations and maintenance of the vessel are interpreted and applied as required
12. Vessel procedures for monitoring operations and maintenance are implemented
13. Training and instruction, including induction training, on procedures is instigated to ensure crew comply with regulations
14. Failure to comply with procedures is identified and dealt with according to organisational procedures
15. Tasks are monitored to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
16. Problems that may lead to potential non-compliance are promptly identified and rectified or reported according to organisational procedures
17. Compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements is demonstrated while operating the vessel
18. Maintain statutory records of compliance
    • Regulatory requirements related to records and reports are interpreted
19. Records and reports are completed to comply with applicable regulations
20. Records and reports are distributed to the required maritime authority at appropriate times and places
21. Copies of records and reports are maintained according to regulatory requirements
22. Evidence of current authorisation, training and relevant licences are maintained according to legal and regulatory requirements

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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